Skeptical of Softtronic ECU Reflash Claims
03-06-2013, 04:56 PM
#33
Burning Brakes
03-06-2013, 05:42 PM
#34
Addict
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must say, just did "another" softronic tune in a 997 turbo !!!!! the car is wicked fast.....my butt dyno sure likes what this car does.....just my 2 cents.....vinnie
03-07-2013, 11:08 AM
#36
Burning Brakes
I believe Vivid is advertising a softronic special. Check out their 6spd post on the turbo vendor forum
Don't get too hung up on vivids claims, as Tom pointed out softronic claims a +80 hp gain and that's probably realistic. Get that and an exhaust and your car will be a monster!
Don't get too hung up on vivids claims, as Tom pointed out softronic claims a +80 hp gain and that's probably realistic. Get that and an exhaust and your car will be a monster!
03-08-2013, 10:10 AM
#37
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
I called Josh at Vivid. We had a very nice long conversation about Softronic and other performance options. Bottom line - 5% discount off Softronic. Claimed 615 hp results from ECU reflash, exhaust, K&N's and a very cool day when their test car was dynoed. Realistically, 550 hp is the norm-
03-08-2013, 10:18 AM
#38
Burning Brakes
I called Josh at Vivid. We had a very nice long conversation about Softronic and other performance options. Bottom line - 5% discount off Softronic. Claimed 615 hp results from ECU reflash, exhaust, K&N's and a very cool day when their test car was dynoed. Realistically, 550 hp is the norm-
03-08-2013, 02:01 PM
#39
I called Josh at Vivid. We had a very nice long conversation about Softronic and other performance options. Bottom line - 5% discount off Softronic. Claimed 615 hp results from ECU reflash, exhaust, K&N's and a very cool day when their test car was dynoed. Realistically, 550 hp is the norm-
03-08-2013, 03:42 PM
#40
Burning Brakes
03-08-2013, 08:45 PM
#41
Drifting
Vivid? Vivid? Oh yeah.. That's a reliable source.. Art are you freaking kidding me? You listen to anything those scumbag filthy liars say?
Brother please understand that they are the worst of the worst.
I just think about them and I start tearing phone books in half..
How they got to be the exclusive distributor for Softronic escapes me...
Please DO NOT use and data or claims from Vivid!!!!!
Brother please understand that they are the worst of the worst.
I just think about them and I start tearing phone books in half..
How they got to be the exclusive distributor for Softronic escapes me...
Please DO NOT use and data or claims from Vivid!!!!!
03-08-2013, 08:51 PM
#42
Drifting
I called Josh at Vivid. We had a very nice long conversation about Softronic and other performance options. Bottom line - 5% discount off Softronic. Claimed 615 hp results from ECU reflash, exhaust, K&N's and a very cool day when their test car was dynoed. Realistically, 550 hp is the norm-
Gentlemen please get a hold of yourselves.. Do you think the engineers at Porsche just forgot about the airbox and filter? That if they were able to get 10 hp from an air filter they wouldn't have done that?
03-08-2013, 09:00 PM
#43
Drifting
agree 100%. I think this is again one of those things where a claim is made that doesn't add up somehow.
At the end of the day It's really not important to me whether I've got 550hp or 570hp with this tune as I'm perfectly happy with the real world "feel" of the car given what I paid for the tune. It's more about understanding why the claim is 615hp, and if this claim is incorrect why it is it allowed to be perpetuated
- Art
At the end of the day It's really not important to me whether I've got 550hp or 570hp with this tune as I'm perfectly happy with the real world "feel" of the car given what I paid for the tune. It's more about understanding why the claim is 615hp, and if this claim is incorrect why it is it allowed to be perpetuated
- Art
And stop buying their crap! Angry me? Maybe...But for dam good reason..
03-08-2013, 09:10 PM
#44
Burning Brakes
Phillip I don't think your perspective is unique. I've heard it from many other as well
One da you'll have to give me the dirt over a couple glasses of wine!!
Thankfully the softronic tune is not theirs and the gentlemen behind the tune has a good rep from what I have heard.
One da you'll have to give me the dirt over a couple glasses of wine!!
Thankfully the softronic tune is not theirs and the gentlemen behind the tune has a good rep from what I have heard.
03-09-2013, 08:21 AM
#45
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Wow, didn't know this, thanks! I've learned that whenever I consider a "mod" or have a question/s I always ask the users first. You have the firsthand knowledge and share your thoughts and opinions without hestitation. I'm still pressing ahead with Softronic but from another source. I've already purchased the plugs.
My indie recommended I also replace my 2 OEM plastic diverter valves with 2 Forge piston valves http://www.forgemotorsport.com/conte...000&cat=150000 and add a sprint booster for better throttle response. Necessary?
My indie recommended I also replace my 2 OEM plastic diverter valves with 2 Forge piston valves http://www.forgemotorsport.com/conte...000&cat=150000 and add a sprint booster for better throttle response. Necessary?